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Sore throats are due to tonsillitis Episodes are disabling and prevent normal functioning (missing work or school etc) 7 or more well documented, clinically significant sore throats in the preceding year 5 or more such episodes in each of the preceding 2 years 3 or more such episodes in each of the preceding 3 years Is frequency decreasing or increasing? HSJ report – increased admissions over last few years

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Background >50 % glue ear resolves by 3/12 >80% resolves at 9/12 Grommets improving hearing on a PTA Little long term evidence that they effect development Varying impact of glue ear on each individual